It’s no secret that our environment today is facing numerous threats. Watch the news, read the paper or browse the net and you will surely come across terms like “climate change”, “global warming” and “carbon footprint” among others. Because of the critical condition that our earth is in, more and more companies are assuming responsible roles to adopt more eco-friendly operations. Some of the biggest companies that have joined the green campaign are General Electric, McDonald’s, Home Depot and more.

Cemex California is one of the companies that are among this list of companies going green. Cemex is one of the largest cement manufacturers in the world today and is actually the largest producer of building materials. In 2002, Cemex received the International Corporate Environmental Achievement Gold Medal from the World Environment Center. This honor is given to companies that prioritize environmental performance along with business growth. Aside from efforts to preserve the environment, Cemex has also expanded its vision to the protection of the safety and health of its employees.

The environmental policies of Cemex were spearheaded by CEO Lorenzo Zembrano back in 1993, even before green technology became a hot topic in the corporate world. Today, the company continues to use technology that allows its operations to be more energy-efficient. Cemex also continues to promote an environmentally friendly culture not just among its workers but also among its suppliers, clients and shareholders.

In 1994, Cemex also launched the Ecoefficiency Program. Thanks to this program, the company has been able to reduce its carbon emissions, recycle and reuse materials and find alternative sources of energy.

What are the other things that you can do to make your business go green? Turn off appliances and equipment that are not in use. Go for paperless communication. Use emails and other forms of electronic messages instead of printing documents and using the fax machine.  These are only a couple of things you can do to make your business more eco-friendly.